Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among adolescent girls studying in selected college at Mangalore

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among adolescent girls in selected colleges in Mangalore. PCOS is a common health problem affecting adolescent girls due to an imbalance in hormones. Girls with PCOS produce higher androgens, affecting egg development and release, leading to irregular or missed periods and infertility. Some girls may also experience depression, requiring support from therapists or health professionals. The study aimed to assess adolescent girls' pre-test knowledge score on polycystic ovarian syndrome, evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program, and identify the association between pre-test knowledge score and demographic variables. This study used an evaluative research approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design, selecting 60 adolescent girls from Mangalore college. Internal consistency and reliability were measured using a Split Half Method and Spearman brown prophecy formula, respectively. The study found that adolescents had an average pre-test knowledge of 39.56%, with a significant improvement after administering STP, as evidenced by a post-test knowledge score of 81.61%. The mean knowledge score was highest in anatomy and physiology (51.3%), followed by lab investigation and complication (70%). No significant association was found between pre-test knowledge scores and demographic variables. The study found that structured teaching programs significantly improved adolescent girls' knowledge on PCOS, indicating that such programs are an effective teaching strategy.